Flat grade share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 71.2% Favoured
Lundaloppet 15K vs TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLundaloppet 15K or TCS Lidingöloppet 15K — which comes out ahead?
Lundaloppet 15K and TCS Lidingöloppet 15K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Lundaloppet 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.6% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 71.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 111 m
- climbing density
- 7.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 7.5%
TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 1.0%
- flat grade share
- 52.9%
- lower ascent
- 173 m
- climbing density
- 11.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -5 m
- maximum grade
- 9.3%
| Metric | Lundaloppet 15K | TCS Lidingöloppet 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 71.2% ✓ | 52.9% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% ✓ | 1.0% |
| Uphill share | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Steep-up share | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Downhill share | 13.6% | 25.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 111 m | 173 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.4 m/km | 11.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,340 m | 540 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 20 m | 25 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 108 m | 178 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Start elevation (m) | 37 m | 26 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 41 m | 21 m |
| Scenic score | 52/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 | 89/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.6% Favoured
Uphill share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 15.2%
Steep-up share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.0%
Downhill share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 13.6%
Total ascent (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 111 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.4 m/km
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 1,340 m
Longest climb gain (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 20 m
Longest climb average grade
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 1.5%
Total descent (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 108 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.5%
Start elevation (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 37 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 41 m
Scenic score
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 52/100
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 85/100
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 89/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Lundaloppet 15K | TCS Lidingöloppet 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Lund, Sweden | Lidingö, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 15 km | 15 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten) | Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Hilly |
| Terrain | Mixed | Trail, Beach |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Parkland, Countryside | Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal |
| Atmosphere | Festival, Community | Festival, Community, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 111 m | 173 m |
| Climbing density | 7.4 m/km | 11.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 108 m | 178 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | -5 m |
| Max absolute grade | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Flat grade share | 71.2% | 52.9% |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Lundaloppet 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Lund, Sweden
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Lidingö, Sweden
Actual distance
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 15 km
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 15 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Held
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Held
Course type
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Loop
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten)
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Off Road cross Country forest trails and gravel on Lidingö island, a shortened version of the classic 30 km terrain
Elevation character
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Unavailable
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Hilly
Terrain
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Mixed
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Trail, Beach
Scenery
- Lundaloppet 15K
- City, Historic, Parkland, Countryside
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Parkland, Forest, Countryside, Desert, Island, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal
Atmosphere
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Festival, Community
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Festival, Community, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 111 m
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 173 m
Climbing density
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.4 m/km
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 11.5 m/km
Total descent
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 108 m
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 178 m
Net elevation
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 3 m
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- -5 m
Max absolute grade
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 7.5%
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 9.3%
Flat grade share
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 71.2%
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 52.9%
GAP factor
- Lundaloppet 15K
- 0.6%
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- 1.0%
Entry model
- Lundaloppet 15K
- Open
- TCS Lidingöloppet 15K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Lundaloppet 15K or TCS Lidingöloppet 15K?
Lundaloppet 15K has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.